But in addition to Canas and de Guzman they are without Pablo Hernandez, Nathan Dyer, Michu and goalkeeper Michel Vorm.

The Swans have not won in their last seven top-flight games and have lost four more games than at this stage in the 2012-13 season

Laudrup has already alluded to four "tie-break" encounters that follow Spurs' visit to the Liberty Stadium.

Ahead of Sunday's clash he reiterated that message as they sat three points above the relegation zone.

"It is so tight from our point of view and it depends on what we do in the next seven league games," said the Dane.

"In the next month and a half, from the game on Sunday until the Crystal Palace game (in March), we have four games at home and lots of games against opponents who are also in the bottom half of the table.

"This next month and a half is crucial to the rest of the season.

"If we come out of it well, things will be looking very good, if not we will have to admit we will be in a relegation battle for the rest of the season."